Ashro Women
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Ashro Woman: DaVesa B.
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, DaVesa B. from Granite City, IL Faith-filled and empowered, DaVesa Brown is a minister’s wife, mother and jewelry entrepreneur who also works at a non-profit community outreach organization.
Ashro Woman: D’Ann J.
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, D’Ann J. from Covington, GA As a pastor AND a pastor’s wife, D’Ann shares both marriage and ministry with her husband. This was not planned. In fact, D’Ann says, “Being the First Lady is proof of God’s sense of humor…I specifically told Him that I did not want to marry a pastor.”
Ashro Woman: Kelli F.
Meet Kelli Ferrell from Atlanta, GA Owner of Nana’s Chicken-N-Waffles, Kelli is also an author, celebrity chef and mom to 5 beautiful daughters! “My greatest gift is being a mother! My house gets very crazy with 5 daughters, but I wouldn’t ask for anything different. It’s like having a bunch of mini me’s (sometimes it’s good and sometimes…LOL).”
Artist Showcase Contest Winners
This year, as UMOJA and Ashro discussed ways to partner in support of the Black community, a great opportunity presented itself: to seek out and celebrate artistic expression during a time that’s been wrought with emotion and upheaval. The winning artists and their work are featured here along with some other stellar entries. Congratulations to one and all!
Ashro Woman: Karen P.
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Karen P. from Glendale, WI Not only has Karen invested in family, she has also invested in herself—in her growth and development. She is a retired insurance specialist, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha and an author. She is proud of the fact that she has published a book of poetry and earned her Master’s degree. Go Karen!
Ashro Woman: Monique P.
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Monique P. from Bradenton, FL Monique is a US Navy veteran, mother, and small business owner who has not always had it easy. In fact, she once spent two months as a working homeless mother.
Ashro Woman: Francesca T.
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Francesca T. from Detroit, MI This brave, beautiful woman has been through trials that could have killed and broken her. “God is the reason I’ve lived and survived.” Francesca has chosen to be “an example and testimony of His power.”
Ashro Woman: Inga W.
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Afiya C. from Bossier City, LA This beautiful wife, mother and assistant principal is both confident and humble. No stranger to adversity, she was raised by her father after her mother’s death and recently struggled through and survived COVID-19.
Building the Future We Deserve
The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness is gearing up to host our annual Black Women’s Wellness Day (BWWDAY) event. Over the 13 years the event occurred, we have impacted the lives of thousands of women across the country.
Ashro Partners with Culture Hair Products
Ashro proudly offers Culture Hair Products! After tracking down industry experts, testing ingredients from all over the word, this one-of-a-kind formula was created.
Ashro Woman: Afiya C.
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Afiya C. from Bossier City, LA This beautiful wife, mother and assistant principal is both confident and humble. No stranger to adversity, she was raised by her father after her mother’s death and recently struggled through and survived COVID-19.
Ashro Partners with: Ayesha Curry
Ashro proudly offers Ayesha Curry Bedding! Ready to make your bedroom your refuge? It’s easy when you pick the right pieces…like this unique set from Ayesha Curry.
Ashro Woman: Susan T.
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Susan T. from Toledo, OH This beautiful people-person is a Walmart greeter, a natural hair model and a true overcomer. Even though she suffered abuse as a child, she triumphed as a mother: giving the love and care she didn’t always get—and forgiving those who hurt her.
Ashro Woman: Wanda M
Meet Woman of the Week, Wanda from Winterhaven FL! Wanda knows who she is, where she’s been and where she’s going. We love her confidence and her ALL-IN energy (and we think you will too)!
Staying Active, Fit and Free Year-Round
The Well Black Woman acknowledges her own value and consciously creates the space and time in her daily life to put her own health and well-being first. She does this despite the many demands on her time and energy, and she refuses to simply focus on surviving day to day, or to allow a cycle of self-neglect to take hold of her life.
Thank Heavens I Can Wear White Now
Leslie E. Royal, Ashro Brand Ambassador, shares her story about fibroids treatment. July is wear white month for us to show our support for women suffering from fibroids.
Ashro Woman: Angela N.
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Angela from Bossier, Louisiana! Her best advice? “Love a lot, worry a little and enjoy the journey!”
Ashro Woman: Keziah L.
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Meet Keziah L. from Jacksonville, FL Here’s a woman who knows how to embrace life! From her faith…to her drive…to her love of simple pleasures, Keziah makes the most of ALL her moments. She is a mother and grandmother, a pastor, a high-level administrator and a style maven!
Ashro Woman: Laura L.
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Laura L. from Columbus, GA Laura has faced adversity and beat it—over and over again. “My life has often been filled with struggle, but that has resulted in enormous strength of faith for me. I joke with friends sometimes that I live on a cliff, but in His presence.” Faith and life challenges started early for Laura.
